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W14 XEY

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,499 mi
Last recorded140,499 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 XEY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 140,499 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 140,499 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 133,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,966 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,036 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,543 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,559 miles

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,739 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,537 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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W14 XEY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W14 XEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W14 XEY registered?

W14 XEY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is W14 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W14 XEY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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